Go ahead and add more muriatic acid to lower the pH back down and then aerate again. With a TA of 500, this is going to be an ongoing cycle you'll need to do, but it will gradually come down.
Go ahead and add more muriatic acid to lower the pH back down and then aerate again. With a TA of 500, this is going to be an ongoing cycle you'll need to do, but it will gradually come down.
I finally feel like I'm gaining control of my pool. It's taking some time and attention but it's working!!!
We're just maintaining chlorine levels now around 5-7ppm....time for a shock tonight though as there have been lots of swimming with sunscreen, etc., in this heat.
Currently: pH = 7.2 and TA is down to 350 from a whopping 520
The deposits/sandpaper gritty areas are starting to dissolve now....we just keep brushing and they're finally cleaning up.
yep, as you get the TA down, they'll dissolve back into the water...
sounds like you have control now- the pool is acting like you want it to, and usable!
The hard work is done, now just staying on top of it is a lot smoother!
I had about 10 people in the pool yesterday, and water is still crystal clear!
Too cold to swim here as of late, but chemistry balance is still underway and making progress. TA is down to 220 with a goal of 120 in sight.
Too all of those working to get your pools water chemistry right....PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!!!!!! Don't rush and don't take shortcuts...accept that it all takes time and effort and you'll get there.